Experienced Police Officer - Lateral Path to Impact

Campbell Police Department; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Police Department invites experienced Police Officer lateral transfers. This sworn position enforces laws, conducts patrols, manages traffic safety, and performs arrests and court testimony. Successful candidates will possess a POST academy credential and required college units.

The department emphasizes community relations, public safety, and professional service, with opportunities for advancement and specialty assignments. Learn more at the department website.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units or 90 quarter units must be completed by time of application.
• POST approved basic academy completed is required.
• No experience required for this lateral entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances and patrol in cars, on motorcycles, or on foot.
• Regulate traffic and investigate accidents.
• Answer calls for service and protect life and property; make arrests and testify in court.
• Perform crime prevention duties and community relations activities.
• Interface with City departments to ensure service to Campbell residents; prepare reports.
• Maintain departmental equipment and assist Records or Communications personnel.

Skills

Learn laws

Firearms handling

Memory recall

Initiative

Motorcycle operations

Public relations

Report writing

Education

60 sem/90 qtr credits

POST basic academy

Job description

Campbell Police Department invites experienced Police Officer lateral transfers. This sworn position enforces laws, conducts patrols, manages traffic safety, and performs arrests and court testimony. Successful candidates will possess a POST academy credential and required college units.

The department emphasizes community relations, public safety, and professional service, with opportunities for advancement and specialty assignments. Learn more at the department website.